How to Pronounce "break into a gallop"
expression
BRAYK IN-too uh GAL-uhp
br-AYK IN-tuh uh GAL-uhp
Definition
To suddenly start running fast, usually used to describe a horse moving from walking or trotting into a full gallop.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡæɫəp
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈæləp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK IN-too uh GAL-uhp
UK
br-AYK IN-tuh uh GAL-uhp
Listen in Context
The horse suddenly broke into a gallop across the field.
When the dog barked, the ponies broke into a gallop.
At the sound of thunder, all the horses broke into a gallop.
The herd broke into a gallop when they spotted the wolf.